Murphy Hall, LMSW, LCSW

Murphy Hall is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers therapy for adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, and jealousy. She provides an affirming approach for LGBT people and those coping with trauma, identity concerns, and life transitions. Murphy emphasizes respect and curiosity in sessions and centers each person’s identity and experience.

Murphy brings eight years of clinical experience and uses several evidence-informed methods to match what each person needs. She describes her practice as trauma-informed and aims to help people build emotional regulation skills and heal from painful experiences. Her approach views identity as something to be understood and honored rather than fixed.

She often blends techniques from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful patterns and find steadier emotional ground. Dialectical behavior strategies are used to teach concrete skills for managing intense feelings and relationships. Emotion-focused work helps clarify important emotions and attachment needs.

Murphy also names specific focus areas such as body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, and issues related to kink and alternative sex culture. She notes experience with gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS concerns, and abandonment wounds.

Sessions are framed around a collaborative relationship where the client’s goals drive the work. Murphy aims to create a space where people feel seen and supported while learning practical tools for day-to-day life. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her style and focus fit their needs before booking.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating identity concerns by focusing on meaningful change rather than fighting internal experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical steps to shift patterns that cause distress. This approach is often used for stress, anxiety, and relationship-related problems because it emphasizes real-world skills and measurable progress.

Dialetic - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. People who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflicts may find these skills helpful in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, strengths, and comfort level. That may mean combining skill-building, values work, and emotion-focused exploration over time.

Because session formats were not specified, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people access therapists who have specific experience with identity, trauma, and relationship concerns without traveling long distances.